In high school, no one wanted to be the weird kid. No one wanted to be different. One of the biggest lessons I've learned in college, though, is that the weirdos are the most fun. I've also learned that I am, in fact, one of them.
"Well, I'm no freak," you say to yourself. Au contraire, you awesome psycho. Here are a few ways to know that you are the weirdo of your friend group.
1. You are a grade-A drama queen.
In the words of Kristen Bell, "If I'm not between a 3 and a 7 on the emotional scale, I'm crying." New people you meet might, in fact, ask if you are a theater major because of the real, raw emotion that you inevitably bring to the table. This emotion often carries into the volume of your voice, of which there is only one: loud. THE DRAMAAAAA.
2. People are typically confused, even a little frightened, by your sense of humor.
You don't even get your humor. Your sarcasm surpasses a level that you don't even understand. Pranks gone too far are your love language. The jokes you make might be a little dark and twisty, but it's okay. Just means you're deep.
3. You know all the weird facts.
Meaningless gossip has no time or place in your life. You are the one constantly informing your friends of current findings that may suggest life in other galaxies, or the discovering of new species that no other college student would care enough to know about.
4. The number of facial expressions you are capable of is infinite.
This is where your theatrical side tends to come out and your drama queen status reaches its peak. Unintentionally, your face finds a way to create an expression that perfectly suits each and every one of your many emotions.
5. You think of fashion trends as mere suggestions.
Matching is way overrated. Your style is so uniquely yours and it's wild, but somehow it still makes sense. You might even be one of the unsung trendsetters of our generation. You, weirdo, are an artist in your own right.
6. Your interests are...unusual.
You might be the friend who can be found playing your pink Nintendo DS before bed, while others are normally giving social media a final glance. Instead of contemplating who your next boyfriend will be, you lose time imagining the possibility of alien life.
"Can you imagine if you had five arms?" -my fellow weirdo friend, just now. It just felt important that I tell you.
7. You have big plans, girlfriend.
Sometimes, people tell you your ideas are too ideal, crazy or unattainable, but don't give it a second thought! Cookie cutter brains don't tend to get very far. Keep being original and do what makes you happy. STAY WEIRD.
